O-2 Skymaster vs OV-10 Bronco
Overview
The O-2 Skymaster and the OV-10 Bronco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and North American respectively.
Top speed is 320 km/h for the O-2 Skymaster vs 452 km/h for the OV-10 Bronco. The O-2 Skymaster has an operational range of 1,710 km vs 367 km for the OV-10 Bronco. The OV-10 Bronco operates at altitudes up to 8,780 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster. At 6,552 kg MTOW, the OV-10 Bronco is 2.7x the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in 532 units vs 360 for the OV-10 Bronco. The OV-10 Bronco first flew 2 years before the O-2 Skymaster (1965 vs 1967).
| American military forward air control and psychological operations aircraft, used between 1967 and 2010. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 532 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 16 July 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,710 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,449 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 80 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 88.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 367 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,780 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,552 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,261 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 533 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 132 km/h.
Which has longer range, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 367 km.
Which can fly higher, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher service ceiling at 8,780 meters (28,805 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,552 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-10 Bronco?
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in greater numbers with 532 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.